City

Fairlee, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Vermont

👥1,787Population
💰$73,889Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$265,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓66.4%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 3%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian3.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
6%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads66.4% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate290 (21.1%)
Some College55 (4%)
Associates113 (8.2%)
Bachelors152 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree760 (55.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 4%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 55.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College4.0%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate55.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,889 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$265,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units1,034
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Fairlee, VT

Fairlee is a city in Vermont, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,787 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Fairlee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,889 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairlee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairlee is highly educated. 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.32%).

Fairlee, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Fairlee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05045 1,787 $73,889 $265,200 $1,125 0.9% 66.4% 83.1%